Still fresh from Parklife, Steve Slingeneyer from Soulwax has unofficially found his second home in Australia. On tour with his DJ persona of One Man Party since the beginning of October, this self proclaimed party starting Belgian drummer has finally found his way to the Gold Coast for one hell of a night.

In a horrible attempt to ‘indie up’, the parade of over-dressed, 20-20 visioned natives outside Elsewhere swiftly produced strong embarrassment and isolation. Obviously flocking to their home away from home, the Coast’s most underground and fashionable club is stylishly hidden behind a derelict wooden door.

Upstairs a filthy narrow staircase, the crowd was one you would not expect at your local tavern or pub. Often abused by the public, you must hand it to the misguided crowd of ‘hipsters’ – they have brilliant music taste. Sure most would have raided their grandfather’s wardrobe an hour before, and the 3D glasses from when you saw Avatar might look cool.

Elke kick-started the night superbly. Gracing the makeshift stage located at the far back, the youngsters were quick to create bliss. Their ‘80s influenced synth-pop tunes bought most to their feet in a flash. It is no doubt that while a misguided and unplanned stage dive brought the most applause, this live band will only get better as the days go by.

Mingling with the audience just like a local, Steve seemed to be in his element. Soaking up the atmosphere while behind the decks, the Belgium could not control his body during most songs. Dancing to Soulwax mixes of The Chemical Brothers and Daft Punk, it was the reworked versions of classic Guns and Roses, Hot Chip and Beethoven which caused the greatest frenzy.

However, the night did not run all so smoothly. Plagued by constant problems with the decks and sound, Steve was often seen yelling and waving his arms frantically to the failing technology. Capitalising with humour, several rap based chants like “Fuck Technology” and “Please Don’t Pour Drinks On to My CDJs” were sung through the speakers. Sadly, technology does not always work, but this the crowd were more than forgiving – it was Steve Slingeneyer after all.

Once dropping the headphones to the floor, the sea parted as Soulwax’s drummer made his way to – you guessed it – a drum set. Destroying the kit to a backing track, with guest vocals most of the overwhelmed spectators, an impromptu cover of Another One Bites the Dust saw not just how incredible of a musician Steve Slingeneyer is, but how horrible the Gold Coast sings.

With ringing ears, aching feet and the sun finally rising, this celebration sadly had to come to its end. Thanks to one man, and his outrageous traveling party, he will be receiving invitations long into the future.